Digital transformation is not new. It has already started several years ago, way before the COVID-19 pandemic even occurred or the new normal sets in. However, many companies today are still reluctant to embrace such change. There is still the belief that to begin digitising, a company requires big budgets and skillful talents.

Getting coached today is no longer associated with the stigma "there must be something broken. Why else are you hiring a coach?"

If your business decided to embark on the ERP journey, you might come across a plethora of ERP solutions and vendors, all of whom seem to be a good fit for your business. But do they? Well, at least one of them is, but the comparison process can be daunting.

For many, the "Can we maintain the same quality of work and productivity without any supervision, colleagues, and while working from home?" used to be the biggest concern pre-pandemic. Today, after an extended period of experimenting, we have finally found the answer to the question above: "Of course, we can." And for many, remote work is the norm due to its flexibility and agility.

As a result of the ever-increasing amount of data, reducing the need for manual tasks in data management is a key objective every business should be pursuing. These data management best practices are used by industry-leading businesses to help increase visibility into their data and reduce costly errors.

While treasury management has always been critical in ensuring a corporate’s liquidity and financial viability, its role appears to have become even more important in recent years. When the treasury department operates as a strategic business partner, working closely with other business functions, it needs better tools and technology.

Today, AstraZeneca is widely known for their Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, co-developed with the University of Oxford. But this hardly is the first time the pharma giant pushes the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicine.

Coaching is a powerful tool to empower employees. However, it is often underutilised. When implemented effectively, coaching can make an impact on an individual's life and career. Leaders that apply coaching techniques can unlock individuals' potential and maximise their capabilities, thus, creating a more productive, engaged, and satisfied workforce.

A new study conducted by Expedia Group in partnership with global research firm BVA BDRC examines the contribution of OTAs to the travel and tourism industry, specifically the US market, and reports that hotel bookings via OTAs will continue to rise even after the pandemic¹². The study also stated travellers stay more nights, spend more on a property, and generate more revenue for local communities compared to direct hotel bookers.

It's been a century since efficiency expert Frank Bunker Gilbreth discovered in 1920 that it's best to hire a lazy worker to do a hard job because they will find an easy way to do it. (And no, it's not Bill Gates who said it first.) But the philosophy of "working smarter, not harder" has not fully caught on among managers themselves. 

In an article published on FastCompany, Matt Casey, author of The Management Delusion—The Easy Way to Do a Hard Job, shared his thoughts on "the lazy management approach", a term which he coined during his time at Moonfruit (UK). The name is a clever take on the nature of his management position, and it has nothing with being lazy.